College comparison

Alaska Pacific University vs Hood College

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Alaska Pacific University Anchorage, AK	Hood College Frederick, MD
Acceptance rateHood College is more selective	96%	78%
SAT (25–75)	—	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	457	1,194
Avg net price	$21,616	$20,873
Median earnings (10 yr)Hood College reports higher median earnings	$54,271	$57,089
Graduation rate	47%	57%
Median debt	$23,500	$25,000
Economic mobility	—	2.8%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Alaska Pacific University or Hood College harder to get into?

Hood College is more selective: Alaska Pacific University's acceptance rate is approximately 96% and Hood College's is approximately 78% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Alaska Pacific University vs Hood College?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Alaska Pacific University and — at Hood College. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.